Women's running training group- Western Slope!
Schedule
Mon, 01 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am
UTC-06:00Location
Western Colorado Botanical Gardens | Grand Junction, CO
About this Event
Join us for weekly group runs with local coaches and guides where we will explore new places, meet new running buddies and support and encourage each other. Options available for runners of all levels looking to train for a race or just benefit from coached/structured runs.
Who is this program for?
Social runners and Serious runners welcome!
Social runner=
Newer or just getting back to running runners working up to a 10k distance OR runners who just want to focus on wellness and maintaining a running routine/habit with the support of the group.
Serious runner=
Women who have been running regularly but seeking more structured training under the guidance of a professional coach who may be interested in training for a race with the group.
Pre-requisites:
All levels welcome. There are no pace requirements*, routes will be out/back so runners can go their pace/distance. Many runs also have a Trailblazer volunteer who runs at the back to make sure no one is left behind.
*Power hiking is an important part of trail running!
How does the group work?
After registering, you have access to our Google calendar with full details for 2+ options each week for all levels!
- Sunrise sessions on either alternating Thu or Fri- coached conditioning workouts including hill repeats, stair and track workouts, and intervals with specific objectives to accomplish.
- Wednesday social run club in Fruita at 6:00pm
- Alternating Mon/Tues evening sessions
- Weekend long runs mostly Saturdays at 7:30am with a few Sunday mornings (out/back your pace and distance to accommodate all levels!)
- Skills based sessions and special clinics including running form drills, injury prevention and tackling technical terrain and steep inclines/descending.
- Occasional social run or hike including warm-up, guided intervals, stretching and occasionally post run libations
- Option to train for a race with the group + discount codes! There will be specific sessions to train for the Winter Park trail race, Rim Rock half or Lead King 21k.
Locations:
Runs will take place along I-70 between Palisade and Loma.
Program includes:
- Join unlimited sessions (we offer 2-3 a week)
- 8 week training plan for you to follow outside our group runs (includes run/cross training and strength training recommendations)
- Meetup on race weekend/connect for carpooling, lodging, guided warm-up and group photos
- Sports nutrition resources
- Race planning strategy chat w/coaches
- In-person, skill-based training and clinics to help you improve your trail running technique, fitness, speed, and strength. This includes running in the dark and winter running skills!
- Programming by exercise physiologists, physical therapists and professional running coaches who are seasoned trail runners.
- Private Slack group to communicate with other program participants and coaches.
- Local running route suggestions.
- Discounts on race entries, shoes, and gear.
When:
First week of June through July.
Program cost:
8 week program= $149
(for 8 weeks of in-person coached runs/workouts 2-3x week + 8 week custom training plan and all other perks listed above).
This program is priced to consider plans and busy schedules missing sessions or a week at a time.
----> This breaks down to less than $8 a session to work with a professional coach!
Where is it happening?
Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, 655 Struthers Avenue, Grand Junction, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 160.83
